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It is said that when you meet someone for the first time, the very first thing they notice is your smile and the first impression they form about you may also be based on that smile. Having a shiny white smile is an excellent way to create a lasting impression. Here are a few tips…

General Dentistry emphasizes on preventive oral care. What this means is that if you look after your teeth well now, you will have fewer problems to deal with later. A general dentist essentially examines your gums and teeth as well as your overall oral health. No matter how regularly you brush and floss your teeth,…

There are a number of dental treatments available today to fix damaged or not-so-perfect looking teeth and dental veneers are one of them. These are affixed over your natural teeth with a strong bonding material and they change the appearance of your teeth. These veneers tend to work in a more predictable manner when the…

There is no complex explanation to this question. The answer is straight and simple- the excessive carbohydrates and sugar that we consume lead to decayed teeth. Tooth decay causing bacteria thrive on these foods; this in combination with poor oral hygiene and a poor diet become the perfect concoction for tooth health disaster. The fact…

Most people would rather avoid dentists if they can. This fact is almost universally applicable. Because of this, there are many who’ll forgo bI-annual check-ups and visit the dentist only if they have a problem. The problem with this habit is that you’re waiting for your teeth to develop issues before you address them. Should…

Visiting a dentist is daunting enough for most people, but finding the right one to visit can be an even more fearsome task. People who move into a new place, or need to find a replacement for their old dentist, find themselves swimming in choices. Finding the right dentist will directly impact just how willing…

Anyone who has suffered from any form of dental disease knows that it can cause pain; every person will have suffered a toothache at one or the other point in their life. It can be a result of a variety of conditions including caries, a fractured filling, a cracked/ broken tooth, peri-apical infection, exposed dentin,…

Root canal treatment is very commonly used to treat teeth that have developed deep cavities. Most people who have got this treatment done feel that it means the end of pain in that tooth; and in most cases, the treated tooth won’t hurt. So does it mean that everything’s fine forever? This may be true…

There are several things that can cause your teeth to stain and become yellow. These things can be embarrassing, especially when you’re at a party and need a pearly white smile despite the lovely glass of red in your hand. Drinks like wine, tea, cola, sodas and foodstuffs like berries, red beets, some sauces, and…

Teeth grinding or nocturnal bruxism is more common than we think, especially in these times of pressure and stress. Most people don’t realize that they’re grinding their teeth at night, even when they wake up with headaches, a sore jaw, and similar symptoms. There are several reasons why you might suffer from bruxism. It can…